noun
warhead
Warhead (noun) means the explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon. Example: “The treaty limited the number of nuclear warheads each country could hold.”
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The explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.
"The treaty limited the number of nuclear warheads each country could hold."
"Engineers tested the guidance system separately from the warhead."
How to use warhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe explosive part of a missile or similar weapon, at its front end.
Common pairings
nuclear warhead
live warhead
multiple warheads
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Word forms
- Plural
- warheads
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The treaty limited the number of nuclear _____ each country could hold.
Etymology
From war plus head, originally used to distinguish a live, explosive-carrying "war head" of a torpedo from an inert practice one.
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What does “warhead” mean?
The word “warhead” means the explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon. In plain terms, the explosive part of a missile or similar weapon, at its front end.
How do you use “warhead” in a sentence?
Here is “warhead” used in a sentence: “The treaty limited the number of nuclear warheads each country could hold.”
What part of speech is “warhead”?
“Warhead” is a noun.
What is the meaning of warhead?
"warhead" (noun) means the explosive or destructive section at the front of a missile, torpedo, or similar weapon.
